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Henry Friedman - I'm No Hero - 9780295981161 - V9780295981161

I'm No Hero

Henry Friedman

Paperback. Presents a memoir of a Holocaust survivor, who settled in Austria after the war, where he became a successful black market entrepreneur. He took special satisfaction at profiting from the misfortune of his former oppressor and became a compulsive philanderer as well. Eventually, he migrated to America, where he led a quiet family life. Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Books. Num Pages: 27 illus. BIC Classification: BTP; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: University of Washington Press United States
Condition: New
SKU: V9780295981161
ISBN: 9780295981161

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 31.89

Nicholas O'Connell - At the Field's End - 9780295977232 - V9780295977232

At the Field's End

Nicholas O'Connell

Paperback. Celebrates Pacific Northwest literature through interviews in which 22 authors discuss their work and the region's influence on it. Authors include Ursula Le Guin, Raymond Carver, Tess Gallagher, Tom Robbins, Gary Snyder, and Denise Levertov. Two interviews have been added since the publication of Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; DNF; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 545.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1998
Publisher: University of Washington Press United States
Edition: 2nd Revised and Expanded ed
Number of pages: 352
Condition: New
SKU: V9780295977232
ISBN: 9780295977232

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 33.44

Edward Gallafent - Astaire and Rogers - 9780231126274 - V9780231126274

Astaire and Rogers

Edward Gallafent

paperback. This is the first book to pay tribute to the genuine cinematic contribution of these magnificent performers. Gallafent traces the development of Astaire and Rogers' star personas both together and apart and how the narratives of their films were designed around those personas. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 156 photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; ASD; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 630.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 256
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231126274
ISBN: 9780231126274

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 43.65

Robert Cottrell - Roger Nash Baldwin and the American Civil Liberties Union - 9780231119726 - V9780231119726

Roger Nash Baldwin and the American Civil Liberties Union

Robert Cottrell

Hardback. This work presents the accomplishments of Roger Nash Baldwin, who - in his 30-year tenure as director of the ACLU - marked the period when the modern understanding of the Bill of Rights came into being. Spearheaded by Baldwin, volunteer attorneys transformed the constitutional landscape. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 608 pages, 37 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 862.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2000
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 608
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231119726
ISBN: 9780231119726

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 83.99

Jay Martin - The Education of John Dewey. A Biography. - 9780231116763 - V9780231116763

The Education of John Dewey. A Biography.

Jay Martin

Hardback. During John Dewey's lifetime (1859-1952), one public opinion poll after another revealed that he was esteemed to be one of the ten important thinkers in American history. This book recaptures the unity of Dewey's life and work, tracing themes through philosopher's childhood years, family history, religious experience, and influential friendships. Num Pages: 592 pages, 50 photos. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK; HPCF5; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 36. Weight in Grams: 771.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2003
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 592
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231116763
ISBN: 9780231116763

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 96.18

Malamud, Bernard. Ed(S): Cheuse, Alan; Delbanco, Nicholas - Talking Horse - 9780231101844 - V9780231101844

Talking Horse

Malamud, Bernard. Ed(S): Cheuse, Alan; Delban...

Hardback. Designed to provide writers with insights into the way a master thinks about and practices his craft, this collection includes discussions of the novel, the short story, subject matter, work in progress, revision, and the Jewish experience. Malamud also discusses the responsibilities of the writer. Editor(s): Cheuse, Alan; Delbanco, Nicholas. Num Pages: 220 pages, facsim. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; CBW; DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 1996
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 220
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231101844
ISBN: 9780231101844

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 122.41

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr. - Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton - 9780231089463 - V9780231089463

Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr.

Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 844 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1407.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 1980
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 844
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231089463
ISBN: 9780231089463

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 236.49

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr. - Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton - 9780231089449 - V9780231089449

Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr.

Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 898 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 150 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1498.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 1964
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 898
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231089449
ISBN: 9780231089449

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 236.55

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr. - Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton - 9780231089296 - V9780231089296

Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton

. Ed(S): Goebel, Julius, Jr.

Hardback. Editors of v. 3-5: J. Goebel, Jr. and J.H. Smith. Editor(s): Goebel, Julius, Jr. Num Pages: 754 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1407.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 1981
Publisher: Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages: 754
Condition: New
SKU: V9780231089296
ISBN: 9780231089296

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 243.99

Wendy Davis - Forgetting to Be Afraid: A Memoir - 9780147516381 - V9780147516381

Forgetting to Be Afraid: A Memoir

Wendy Davis

Paperback. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; BGHA; JFSJ1; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 204 x 19. Weight in Grams: 274.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Plume
Edition: Reprint
Condition: New
SKU: V9780147516381
ISBN: 9780147516381

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.98

Una Lamarche - Unabrow: Misadventures of a Late Bloomer - 9780142181447 - V9780142181447

Unabrow: Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

Una Lamarche

Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages, 35. BIC Classification: BM; VFVX; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Plume
Condition: New
SKU: V9780142181447
ISBN: 9780142181447

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.08

Baron Montesquieu - Persian Letters (Penguin Classics) - 9780140442816 - V9780140442816

Persian Letters (Penguin Classics)

Baron Montesquieu

Paperback. Tells the story of two Persian noblemen who have left their country - the modern Iran - to journey to Europe in search of wisdom. This title explains the libertarian, critical spirit of the early eighteenth century. Translator(s): Betts, C. J. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AFS; BG; BJ; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 276.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1973
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Condition: New
SKU: V9780140442816
ISBN: 9780140442816

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.62

Smith, Ashley, Mattingly, Stacy - Captive: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero - 9780062439208 - V9780062439208

Captive: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero

Smith, Ashley, Mattingly, Stacy

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; BTC; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 24. Weight in Grams: 226.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Edition: Reprint
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062439208
ISBN: 9780062439208

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.59

Kyle, Taya, Defelice, Jim - American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal - 9780062398086 - V9780062398086

American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal

Kyle, Taya, Defelice, Jim

Hardcover. The widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle shares their private journey, a moving and universal chronicle of love and family, service and patriotism, grief and sacrifice, faith and purpose. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 35. Weight in Grams: 604.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: William Morrow
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062398086
ISBN: 9780062398086

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.17

Unger, Debi; Unger, Irwin; Hirshson, Stanley P. - George Marshall - 9780062385796 - V9780062385796

George Marshall

Unger, Debi; Unger, Irwin; Hirshson, Stanley ...

Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 557.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Edition: Reprint
Number of pages: 576
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062385796
ISBN: 9780062385796

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.45

Cleary Wolters - Out of Orange: A Memoir - 9780062376138 - V9780062376138

Out of Orange: A Memoir

Cleary Wolters

Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 36. Weight in Grams: 470.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: HarperOne
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062376138
ISBN: 9780062376138

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 24.21

W. Garth Callaghan - Napkin Notes: Make Lunch Meaningful, Life Will Follow - 9780062363435 - V9780062363435

Napkin Notes: Make Lunch Meaningful, Life Will Follow

W. Garth Callaghan

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BM; VFJB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: HarperOne
Edition: Reprint
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062363435
ISBN: 9780062363435

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.31

Suzy Favor Hamilton - Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness - 9780062346223 - V9780062346223

Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness

Suzy Favor Hamilton

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 458.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062346223
ISBN: 9780062346223

Hardback

Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 24.07

Richard Blanco - The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood - 9780062313775 - V9780062313775

The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood

Richard Blanco

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 1KJC; BM; DCF; JFSK2; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Ecco
Edition: Reprint
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062313775
ISBN: 9780062313775

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.96

Daniel Halper - Clinton, Inc.: The Audacious Rebuilding of a Political Machine - 9780062311221 - V9780062311221

Clinton, Inc.: The Audacious Rebuilding of a Political Machine

Daniel Halper

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JPHC; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 30. Weight in Grams: 268.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Broadside Books
Edition: Reprint
Condition: New
SKU: V9780062311221
ISBN: 9780062311221

Paperback

Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.48

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